"I think that my encouraging words to the beautiful ladies out there would be this: know what you are worth and know who you are. BeYOUtiful. The other thing is, no past, no man, or no job can or should ever define who you are. Jesus came to earth to rid you from that, to provide a clean slate. The greatest honor of freedom is embracing that you are a Jesus follower, and embracing who Jesus truly is. The things that each of us will face in our lives, there will be only one thing that will help you steady, His name is Jesus. Lean on Jesus. He will redefine your life and give you a freedom that you have never felt." -Joel
Joel's words are coming from a heart that cares. These words are for every girl out there who is unaware, forgets, or sometimes doubts her beauty, worth, or the love that God has for her. Treasure these words, because they are for you:
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There you have it girls!
Believe with your whole being that you are indeed priceless. God designed you perfectly, He didn't randomly choose your hair or your eyes, He made them in the image of Himself. You were made beautifully. You are precious in God's eyes. You are the daughter of the King! Do you know what that makes you? Being the daughter of the King instantly puts you in the princess category.
Always remember Princess, you are priceless.
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What is a Princess?
Growing up, I loved princess stories. I wasn’t a huge fan of pink or lace or frills, but there was a certain aura surrounding the idea of princesses that I was drawn to like a bug to light on a warm summer’s night. For the longest time though, I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what it was about princesses that inspired me so. Recently, I decided to sit down and try to figure it out. Here is what I discovered:
A Princess is a girl in process of becoming a woman. She is either born or married into a royal family. She knows who she is, has confidence in her identity, and lives out an inspiring adventure + love story that changes her and the people she meets. She has a wealth of resources and talent that she learns to use for the greater good of
serving those around her. She knows that with great power and privilege comes great responsibility; and no matter the cost to herself, she takes that responsibility seriously. She does not allow her weaknesses to define her; rather, she strives to overcome them with humility and grace. She truly cares about others. She is curious – a learner at heart. She is honest and gentle and determined. She isn’t perfect, but she tries to do her best. Even though she might struggle with fear, she refuses to let it keep her down, choosing instead to cling to courage because she knows that other things are more important than fear. She is beautiful inside and out.
No wonder I looked up to princesses so much growing up.